Snow and Ice Causing Power Outages in Northern Penobscot County

The Bangor Hydro Electric Company says customers in northern Penobscot County have been experiencing power outages due to overnight snow and ice. The company was reporting more than a thousand outages as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Most of the customers are in Millinocket and surrounding towns. Crews are expected to work through the day to restore power.